Gazette readers think stricter coronavirus restrictions should continue for 'extremely vulnerable' - this is what you said
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That’s the question we put to Gazette readers on Facebook this week, with more than 1,000 people casting their votes in our poll.
A total of 72% voted that more restrictions should remain in place for those classed as extremely vulnerable by the NHS and Government; particularly those in the over-70s category.
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This is what you said on the Shields Gazette Facebook page:
June Moon: “I will not be going out until I know I will be safe, I enjoy being alive, and my daughter wouldn't let me any way bless her.”
Valerie Prudham: “I'm not over 70 but am classed as extremely vulnerable due to a chronic lung disease. I certainly won't be coming out of isolation while the death rate is still high.”
Sarah Jayne Hunt: “I am 43 and classed as extremely vulnerable. If I am told to stay home it would be too risky to send my kids back to school never mind who is gonna take them if I need to stay home!”
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Hide AdClaire Davison: “Yes. I'd hope shopping slots and help for the elderly and vulnerable will still continue.”
Craig Seago: “It’s the younger generation that need to be lockedown longer as they seem to be the ones going around in groups, playing football acting like it’s a normal time with no pandemic.”
Christine Hansson: “I think slow and steady is the key, keep restrictions to all but maybe relax the group gathering to five or six if it hasn't already been and maybe lift the household to household but still limit the numbers to one or two visitors per household.”
Diane Ford: “Over 70s and clinically vulnerable people are not stupid! Provide good information and let people live their lives making their own decisions!”